The average train between Gainsborough and Scotland takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Gainsborough to Scotland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Gainsborough and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gainsborough is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Scotland at 2:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Retford and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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4h 53m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Gainsborough to Scotland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Gainsborough to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Gainsborough station and arriving at Scotland station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
Gainsborough to Scotland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Doncaster station.
Gainsborough to Scotland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Book your Gainsborough to Scotland train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gainsborough and Scotland is 434.1 km. The road distance is 497 km.
You can take a train from Gainsborough Lea Road to Glasgow Queen Street via Retford, Doncaster, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 26m.